The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-13
COMMENT AND OPINION.

COMMENT AND OPINION.
THE administration is little mite touchy on
flag presentations" 1t has been tnere.-Cni-
cago Inter Ocean.
POSSIBLY President Cleveland feels hurt that
Governor Foraker did not specifically include
Mrs. Cleveland in the invitation TO visit Couin-
bus. It is poor rule that won't work both
ways.-Chcago Tribune.
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS should be careful
in his treatment of Gene Higgins. In all proba-
bility both of them will vote the reform"
ticket next year. And Higgins won't tell any
more lies about it than Curtis, either.-Detroit
Tribune
IT is unfortunate for Mr. Cleveland that he
isn't in Congress instead of in the White House.
He would then find out what wide difference
there is between the two processes of writing
ee-trade bill and making law of it.-Phila-
delphia Press
WHAT is the American workingman to do il
he wants his Saturday half holiday, his Sunday
holiday, his eight hours labor. his labor day.
and his other days for recreation, and yet
poets to get wages sufficient for decent l1veli-
hood.-New York Sun.
IF Powderly's successor suppresses the noble
and holy order he will deserve a statue though
if he suppresses it by applying national
scale the means that have been used in local
disputes he is more likely to get term in the
renitentiary.-New York Times
IF there is In this courtry a man. soldier or
citizen. whose soul is so twisted out of shape
that he can't endure the painful necessity OF
looking into the face OF Democratic Chief
rel as the procession goes by.-New York
Herald.
THERE is something. ostrich like in the stu
pidity which delndes men into the belief that
they can con tinue to betray trust reposed in
them without danger of detection. The in
stances of EN- bezzement which are daily occur
ring, indicate failure of judgment well a
lack of moral perception. -Philadelphia Record
NEARLY all the prominent soldiers Of the
Union who are living belong to the Republican
party. while it would be difficult to find in
the Presidents own party conspicuous enough
to attract votes to that organization who would
consent to take the second place the ticket
with Mr.. Cleveland.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
WITHIN the last two months no less than nine
conventions have passed resolutions declaring in
favor of restricted immigration. As illustra-
ton of public sentiment the action thus taken is
significant. A law keeping undesirable lmmi-
grants out of the country Is undoubtedly one of
the strongest. as it is one of the most commend
able, demands of the times.-Brooklyn Eagle.
THIS country is not prepared to shut down on
foreign Immigration, and it probably will
adopt that policy. But we need more efficient
immigration sitter than have ever yet had
in operation. We don't want helpless imbeciles
to be supported by charity. criminals
and anarchists to make war upon our civil and
religious institutions We have enough of that
class here now.-Chcaeo Inter Ocean.
THE Democrats who favor tariff reform
said to be searching with microscopes for a
House committee small enough receive Mr..
Randall among its members at the next session
of Congress. The plan of snubbing Mr.. Randall
probably will conclude before Congress convenes
that they not afford to put power into their
ancient enemys hands by trying to take power
away from hm-Chicago News.
IT is evident that concerted movement is
made to induce President Cleveland to fall into
the old my policy mire Ion the tariff question
from which President of the last half century
ever rescued; but with the enlarged intelli
gence and independent action of the present age.
and the growing respect for the independence
of legislation it is not probable that he can be
dad int an eff rf hat ha at
disgracefui and suicidal -Phiadeiphia Times.
THERE has been no lack of .'pernicious activ-
ty" on the part of Democratic officials the last
year. There will be great deal moro of it in
the year come Every Democratic Office
holder who helps to run party caucus con-
vention tramples on the Presidents orders, and
openly expresses his contempt for It, He does
this knowing that he will suffer penalty be-
cause of it. Yet the mugwumps continue to
chant the praises of the President, and to tell
us that he has won the confidence OF the people
by keeping his promises. Out upon such hypoc-
Tlsyt-Boston Journal
IN his speech at the rink last evening Senator
Voorhees, defended Cleveland and silver. No
one but Indiana statesman would attempt
such a feat. The straddle of the Colossus of
Rhodes sinks into significance beside the stretch
which the Indiana Senator finds it necessary to
make to stand upon silver and Cleveland at the
time. for Cleveland is far away from
silver as it has been possible for him to get by
the Wall-s street route If Senator Voorhees, will
read the Presidents public expressions the
silver question the full force of the folly of at
tempting pool the issues OF Cleveland (leaving
the Buffalo incident, of course,) and silver
will be apparent.-Denver Republican, Sept. 2
THE interest of political N anagers in this labor
movement is not misplaced, as Henry Georges
adherents claim that they shall cast a surpris-
ingly large vote at the next election, the figures
being stated at from 80. 900 to .000 Such a
demonstration at the polls proceeding substan-
TALLY from the Democratic party would render
New York strongly Republican, both this year
and the next. whoever CHANGED to obtain the
Republican presidential nomination. The Dem
ocrats of course scout the idea of Georges vote
reaching any such proportions as are ABOVE |
stated. But if it should go higher than l0o ooo
this year IN the entire State OF New YORK.
enough of it would probably stick for the nation
al contest to render New York reasonable secure
for the Republicans, unless newly naturaiizeo |
British Americans should be thrown into oppo- |
sition to the nominee of that party.-Boston |
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